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Seat

Representative for Massachusetts District 7

Born

February 3, 1974

Age 52

Phone

(202) 225-5111

Office

402 Cannon House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Massachusetts District 7

Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Soyini Pressley is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district since 2019. This district, which was once represented by President John F. Kennedy and House Speaker Tip O'Neill, includes the northern three quarters of Boston, most of Cambridge, parts of Milton, as well as all of Chelsea, Everett, Randolph, and Somerville.

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Voting Record — 566

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No57%

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Not Voting3%

Party align97%

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Congressional District 7

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Ayanna Pressley

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 7

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Ayanna's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 35 sponsored · 105 cosponsored

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 22(source)

It’s always a joy to break bread & be in beloved community for the 55th Annual MLK Memorial Breakfast in Boston — the oldest such MLK breakfast in the country. The young scholars we honored are truly a manifestation of King’s radical dream.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with Angela Davis & local leaders at the 55th Annual MLK Memorial Breakfast in Boston.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with a family at the 55th Annual MLK Memorial Breakfast in Boston.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 22(source)

📢Know Your Rights! Communities across the country are dealing with the fear and threat of immigration raids. To our immigrant neighbors and families, I am so sorry you are facing this cruelty and targeting, and our office is here as a resource.

Know your rights if confronted by police or immigration agents

Steps to take in the event of immigration raids:

Gather all your important documents

Let a trusted family member know where to find them

Talk with your family about what to do if you or someone in the family is detained by ICE

Give your child’s school a list of trusted adults who can pick up your child if you are detained by ICE

Consult with an immigration attorney

What should you do if ICE comes to your door?

Don’t open the door without a valid warrant signed by a judge

Remain silent! You have the right to not speak

Ensure everyone in the home remains calm and don’t attempt to interfere with an ICE officer

Don’t sign anything without speaking to an attorney

Call your attorney or seek legal help at (617) 988-0606

What happens if ICE comes to your work?

Don’t provide false documents and don’t carry them with you

Don’t attempt to interfere with an ICE officer

Tell them you’d like to speak to your attorney and don’t sign anything without speaking to one

Keep important numbers with you

If ICE detains you while at work and you have children at home, make sure you inform ICE

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 21(source)

There's no better way to honor King than to build community. As we brace for the next four years, I’m grateful to everyone who joined us to create a space for healing & empowerment. Together we're powerful & together we'll create the just & equitable world that King envisioned.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with MA-07 leaders at her ‘Day of Beloved Community’ event.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley stands behind a podium delivering remarks.

A photo of attendees at Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s ‘Day of Beloved Community’ event.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley holds a little girl.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 20(source)

Tune in as we kick off our Day of Beloved Community to mark the MLK holiday and prepare for the next four years. www.facebook.com/share/v/15iq...

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 20(source)

This MLK holiday, we face a profound & painful contradiction. But Dr. King gifted us with a blueprint for community-building & transformative change. I wrote in @globeopinion.bsky.social about why it should be our roadmap as we govern over the next four years. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/20/o...

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and leaning into our power - The Boston Globe

With Donald Trump returning to the White House, we can honor King’s legacy by choosing community over chaos.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 19(source)

Hey y'all! Join us tomorrow at 1:30pm in Roxbury as we prepare for the next four years by building community. All ages are welcome and you can RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-bel...

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You’re invited to a day of Beloved Community with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

All ages welcome!

Honoring Dr. King & preparing for the next four years

Monday, January 20th at 1:30PM
Location provided upon RSVP

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 18(source)

As we face the challenges of another Trump presidency, we're choosing community over chaos. It was a joy to kick off MLK weekend with ACLU Massachusetts and begin to build the beloved community Dr. King envisioned.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with leaders of ACLU Massachusetts.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley poses for a photo with leaders & community builders in front of The Embrace in Boston.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley stands behind a podium delivering remarks at an event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. hosted by ACLU Massachusetts.

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ACLU of Massachusetts@aclum.bsky.socialJan 17(source)

The ACLU of MA Action Team and @pressley.house.gov are choosing COMMUNITY OVER CHAOS! What we choose to do now, and in the next four years matters: And we – the ACLU, our partners, and the leaders who spoke on the Bandstand today – are recommitting to community, to solidarity, and to people power.

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Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove@kamlager-dove.house.govJan 17(source)

I must shout out my fearless friend @mcclellan.house.gov, who made this possible by leading Virginia to become the 38th and final state necessary to ratify the ERA. Also, @pressley.house.gov & @coribush.bsky.social, who led the federal effort to ensure these protections reach people in every state.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 17(source)

President Biden has answered our calls & affirmed what generations of advocates, organizers, & lawmakers have long fought for—the ERA is the law of the land. This is a historic victory for our movement that has worked relentlessly for over a century to make possible. My statement:

A cover title that reads: Pressley Commends President Biden for Declaring Equal Rights Amendment Law of the Land

Rep. Pressley Commends President Biden for Declaring Equal Rights Amendment Law of the Land (1/2):

“Today, President Biden has answered our calls and affirmed what generations of advocates, organizers, and lawmakers have long fought for—the Equal Rights Amendment is the law of the land. This is a historic victory for our broad and diverse movement that has worked relentlessly for over a century to enshrine gender equality into our Constitution.

“By declaring the ERA as law, President Biden is taking an important step toward protecting the rights of women and LGBTQIA+ people, defending reproductive freedom, closing the gender pay gap, and addressing gender-based violence.

Rep. Pressley Commends President Biden for Declaring Equal Rights Amendment Law of the Land (2/2):

“I thank President Biden for listening to our movement and standing on the right side of history.

“I am deeply grateful to my colleagues and movement partners who made this moment possible.

“I urge the Archivist of the United States to follow President Biden’s lead and swiftly publish the ERA as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution, and I will continue fighting to ensure the ERA delivers on its full promise for everyone who calls America home.”

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 17(source)

Today, President Biden is taking another historic, transformative, & compassionate step toward healing & reuniting families. This is what we’ve been calling for & this is the type of leadership the moment demands. Clemency will be a defining part of his legacy.

Rep. Pressley Applauds President Biden’s Latest Clemency Action:

“Today, President Biden is taking another historic, transformative, and compassionate step toward healing and reuniting families by commuting the sentences of thousands of individuals serving unjustified lengthy sentences—a direct result of the failed policies of the War on Drugs.

"With this action, President Biden has now issued more pardons and commutations than any President in American history and is demonstrating the power of clemency to address the injustices of our criminal legal system. I thank President Biden for acting boldly and continuing to use clemency to change and save lives. This is what we’ve been calling for and this is the type of leadership the moment demands. This will be a defining part of President Biden’s legacy.”

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 16(source)

This is welcome news and I'm grateful to President Biden for heeding our calls. It’s time to restart diplomacy and engagement efforts in Cuba and advance human rights on the island. www.semafor.com/article/01/1...

Biden relaxes restrictions on Cuba ahead of Trump inauguration | Semafor

The US State Department is removing Cuba from a list of state sponsors of terrorism, in exchange for the release of political prisoners.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 16(source)

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a man before he was a martyr. A father, husband, son, and man who had a bold vision for revolutionary change. As we celebrate his 96th birthday & reflect on his legacy, let's not forget his humanity.A photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & his family.

A photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & his family.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 15(source)

My statement on the ceasefire-hostage deal:

A cover photo that reads: Rep. Pressley's Statement on Ceasefire-Hostage Deal

Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s Statement on Ceasefire-Hostage Deal (1/2):

"Since the horrific October 7th attack, families from the Middle East to the Massachusetts 7th have been grieving—for the 1,200 Israelis murdered by Hamas, for the tens of thousands of civilians killed in the genocide in Gaza unleashed by the Israeli military and aided by U.S. dollars, for the hostages yet to be reunited with their loved ones and those who have died in captivity, and for the death and destruction Palestinians have been subjected to for over a year.

“This ceasefire-hostage deal is a welcome reprieve for the millions of Palestinians in Gaza, the families of Israeli hostages, and families of imprisoned Palestinians. This is the first step towards healing from the traumas endured and towards rebuilding Gaza.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s Statement on Ceasefire-Hostage Deal (2/2):

“This deal must be honored and made permanent—to end the massacre of civilians, surge humanitarian aid, continue reuniting hostages with their loved ones, and allow forcibly displaced Palestinians to return home.

“As the global movement for peace continues to watch this deal unfold, this is a reminder of the power of diplomacy. And I am devastated to say that it didn’t have to come to this. Thousands of lives could have been saved if all parties pursued a diplomatic solution sooner. Today, I remain committed to advocating for a just and lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians alike, saving lives, and preventing a horrific conflict like this from ever happening again.”

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 15(source)

Imagine being 8 years old, trying out for the soccer team, and your coach demands you show them your genitals. That's exactly what Republicans' latest anti-trans, anti-child bill would do. HR 28 is a disgusting bill that would put the safety of every child at risk. youtu.be/aWk6tj5jXCc?...

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 14(source)

President Biden has rightfully used his clemency power to change and save lives, and he must continue doing so before leaving office. With days remaining in his presidency, we're calling on him to move with urgency and keep using clemency to address mass incarceration & reunite families.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley speaks in front of the U.S. Capitol at a podium with a yellow sign that reads CLEMENCY NOW in purple and white text. Behind her from left to right are Fari Ghamina Tumpe of SPACEs In Action, DaMareo Cooper, Co-Executive Director of Popular Democracy, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, and advocates from the Center for Popular Democracy holding purple signs that read "Reunite Families" in purple and white text.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Center for Popular Democracy Co-Executive Director DaMareo Cooper hold up a navy blue banner that reads

"Dear President Biden: Your time in the Oval Office is coming to a close. Now is the time to be bold and cement your legacy. Approximately 8,500 people have pending clemecy petitions awaiting your approval. We call on you to allow our people to rebuild their lives and reunite with their loved ones. Leave a lasting impact on communities across the country.

WE NEED CLEMENCY NOW

Popular Democracy in Action and People's Coalition for Safety and Freedom are joined by more than 2,000 people and more than 100 organizations urging you to take action and pardon and commute the sentences of our people."

Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon speaks in front of the Capitol dome at a podium with a yellow sign that reads CLEMENCY NOW in purple and white text. Behind her are Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and DaMareo Cooper of the Center for Popular Democracy.

Patrice Willoughby, Chief of Policy & Legislative Affairs at the NAACP, speaks at a podium with a yellow sign that reads CLEMENCY NOW in purple and white text. Observing her attentively is Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon of Pennsylvania.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 14(source)

Hey #MA7! Join us this Monday, Jan. 20th in Roxbury for a Day of Beloved Community as we honor Dr. King, share resources, and prepare for the next four years. This is a family-friendly event and all ages are welcome. RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-bel...

A light purple graphic with a photo of Congresswoman Pressley outlined by a dark purple circle. There is a photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his family below and white text across the graphic that reads:

You're invited to a Day of Beloved Community with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.

Resources | Workshops | Arts

All Ages Welcome!

Honoring Dr. King and Preparing for the next four years.

Monday, January 20

1:30 - 3:30pm

Location provided upon RSVP.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 13(source)

Four years ago, student debt cancellation was considered a fringe issue. Now, thanks to our advocacy, President Biden has canceled student debt for over 5 million borrowers. This is transformative relief that will change and save lives. thehill.com/homenews/edu...

Biden announces student debt relief for 150,000 borrowers, bringing total helped to more than 5M

The Biden administration announced Monday it was forgiving student loans for more than 150,000 borrowers, bringing the total number of individuals impacted by debt relief in President Biden’s term …

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 13(source)

With book bans on the rise, I'm grateful to Porsha and the team at justBook-ish for working to preserve representative literature. We need safe spaces like these. We need stories and authors and images that foster empathy and understanding, especially now. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/04/a...

Boston’s poet laureate opens ‘first of its kind’ independent bookstore in Dorchester - The Boston Globe

‘People do rest as a political act, but I’m arguing for leisure and fun and joy as a kind of political act,’ says bookshop cofounder Porsha Olayiwola.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley@pressley.house.govJan 12(source)

President Joe Biden's acts of clemency have had life-changing and life-saving impacts. And he shouldn't stop there. In his final days, he must keep using clemency to address mass incarceration and reunite families. www.wbur.org/news/2025/01...

Rep. Ayanna Pressley wants Biden to grant more clemency before the end of his term

Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley has high hopes for President Joe Biden's last days in office, including a push for more clemency and ensuring all federal monies given to Massachusetts are ...

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Sponsored Bills(35)

H.R. 8940 (119th)
To prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for ot…
H.R. 8903 (119th)
To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a renter outreach res…
H.R. 8829 (119th)
To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individuals wi…
H.J. Res. 167 (119th)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of t…
H.R. 8588 (119th)
To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit consumer reporting agencies that furnish …

Cosponsored Bills(105)

H.R. 9014 (119th)
To increase the supply of, and lower rents for, affordable housing and to assess calculation…
Joined: 2026-05-22
H. Res. 1285 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that over 25 years of real-world eviden…
Joined: 2026-05-14
H.R. 8807 (119th)
To authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal heal…
Joined: 2026-05-14
H.R. 8811 (119th)
To address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and for other purp…
Joined: 2026-05-14
H. Res. 1289 (119th)
Recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestinian refugees' rights.
Joined: 2026-05-14

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Voting History

566 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-07-22	H.R. 1917 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-22	H.R. 3937 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-21	H.R. 3351 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-21	H.R. 3095 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H. Res. 590 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H. Res. 590 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H.R. 1919 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	S. 1582 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H.R. 3633 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H. Res. 580 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-16	H. Res. 580 (119th)	Motion to Reconsider	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-15	H.R. 1717 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-07-15	H. Res. 580 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-15	H. Res. 580 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-14	S. 1596 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-14	H.R. 1770 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-14	H.R. 1709 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-03	H.R. 1 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-03	H. Res. 566 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-03	H. Res. 566 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-07-02	H. Res. 566 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-02	H. Res. 566 (119th)	Consideration of the Resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-27	H. Res. 516 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-26	H.R. 275 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-26	H.R. 875 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-25	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-25	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-25	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-06-25	H. Res. 519 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-24	—	Motion to Adjourn	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-24	H. Res. 530 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-24	H. Res. 530 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-24	H. Res. 537 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-06-23	H.R. 3422 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-23	H.R. 3394 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-06-23	H.R. 1998 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 2056 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 2056 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-12	—	Motion to Adjourn	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-12	H.R. 4 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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